About Waldina

Waldina, the person

Waldina was my maternal great-grandmother. Her life story has inspired generations of our family. I write about what inspires me.

She died in the spring of 1989 at the age of 88. Since she lived so long, I actually got to know her, she outlived both of my grandmothers and one grandfather. She was always old, in my earliest memories of her, she was old. She was not old in spirit, she was always up for a dance or a heated political discussion, if she could find anyone who could keep up with her. She was a pro-choice liberal democrat atheist to the core. She is probably the reason why I am those things now and why most of my family is at least a couple of those things. She was outspoken, opinionated, and always right. The perfect matriarch.

Waldina the blog

I believe that I can find inspiration in almost everybody’s life story. I have been collecting the stories of people who I find some aspect of their lives inspiring and celebrating them on their birthdays. It is my goal to focus on something thoughtful and beautiful every day, to remember the trailblazers, the rebels, the artists, and the fighters that came before me and made my world better.

I just love the optimistic view you have of your life. Thank you for discovering my photography blog http://www.throughharoldslens.com. You gave me the opportunity to discover, explore and follow your blog. Hope we both enjoy our journeys. On behalf of the Through Harold’s Lens Creative Team, my trusty sidekick Mr. SLR Nikon, his brother Mr. Pen Pal and myself, we wish you the best. Happy New Year!

Have you ever considered publishing an ebook or guest authoring
on other websites? I have a blog based upon on the same topics you discuss and would love to have
you share some stories/information. I know my readers would value your work.
If you are even remotely interested, feel free to send me an e-mail.

I’m late to the party — though I’ve been a Waldina fan since its inception, I just discovered this tab! I love what you said about Grandma. I have always been so pleased and grateful that you were able to know her; I love that you have put your memory of her so perfectly and expressively into words!

Just came around to this page again & read your words again. I laughed when you wrote that Grandma was always old — in your earliest memories she was old. In my earliest memories of her, I always thought she was old too, and she was only 45 when I was born!!! It’s just the child’s impression of the age of adults I suppose. I remember when she was telling me about some remodeling she did to her bathroom, to prepare for when she ‘got old.’ I didn’t say anything, but looked at her thoughtfully. She laughed loudly & said ‘Oh, you think I’m already old?’ Haha! Yeah.

Thanks for following OMBH! I hope you find a smile or two when you visit! 😉

Seems we’re gonna have some interesting debates in the future as I’m a pro-life believer who appreciates the views of others and respects their place in life. Did I mention I hate trade unions (and socialism in any form) and the moral decay they foist on the masses they supposedly represent?

Ah well, no fine… I see you’re doing the April A to Z so I’ll be popping over to enjoy your posts!

I can’t imagine any debates coming up, my blog is focused on celebrating inspirational people. I highlight the lives of people that I feel have contributed to the overall human experience and hope that every once in a while one of the profiles resonates with the reader.

The easiest way is to use the google image search and look for the oldest known post of the photo or contact the Fellini Foundation directly. If it is a favorable profile, they usually are more than happy to help you.